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[DarthEbriate]

18 minutes ago, LTS said:

God no. There's only a handful of players in the league that I absolutely detest and he's one of them. He's a asshat.

He is. But this team kind of needs an asshat. Someone who will go to the net with a purpose and a recklessness and occasionally lose a goal with interference. (Like Benson, but with experience.) The reluctance from me would be, how quickly would Bunting stop going to the net on this team?

[Archie Lee]

I realize there are reasons for skepticism, but of the teams in the mediocre middle (of which, currently, two will make the playoffs in the East), I think we are well-positioned to take a run. My optimism is higher than it was at the start of the year, in part because there are so many teams also struggling to find consistency in their games. 

Drawing arbitrary lines in the schedule can be a fool’s game (so, indulge me), but since the 0-3 start the Sabres are 8-6-1, which is a .567 points %. That is hardly an amazing stretch, but a .567 points % the rest of the way actually gets us in the playoffs (based on current opposition records). 

After a slow start, Dahlin is on pace to match his 22-23 offensive production. Also offensively: Thompson and Tuch are having bounce back years, Peterka is continuing to progress, Power is on a 60 point pace, and Byram is on pace for a career high 50 points. The PP IS getting better. Cozens, Quinn, and Benson are not producing as needed, but McLeod and Zucker have lessened the blow by exceeding offensive expectations. 

UPL has shown signs of playing to last year’s form, and hopefully his injury is short-term and non-lingering.

The Sabres, I think, have more upside and room for improvement than most teams they are competing with for the final two spots in the East. They are still adapting to a new coach and system. They are young and have much room for multiple players to simply start to play better (including some who are not meeting current expectations). And, per the topic of this thread, they have the cap space and resources to make a significant add.  If Adams can pull off a deal, I do think they are a team positioned to improve as the year progresses. This year, slight in-season improvement may be all that is needed. 

[inkman]

At this point can we just consider this strategic info leaking to these rumor mill mouth pieces?  There is no evidence it’s anything but. 

[WhenWillItEnd66]

He will wait until we are well out of a playoff spot and make some token bs garbage trade to placate the fans.  Fire KA

[Freeezo]

6 hours ago, inkman said:

At this point can we just consider this strategic info leaking to these rumor mill mouth pieces?  There is no evidence it’s anything but. 

Inkman a bit off topic but any idea when this kozak guy that they talk so highly of will be nhl ready?

[DarthEbriate]

10 minutes ago, Freeezo said:

Inkman a bit off topic but any idea when this kozak guy that they talk so highly of will be nhl ready?

Kozak is a 12/13 at best, but there will be an opening on the 4th line next season. He could easily make a bottom 6 debut this year for 2-4 games and be a part-timer in 2025-26. If he maximizes his potential, he could then hash out some seasons in the NHL.

[inkman]

2 hours ago, Freeezo said:

Inkman a bit off topic but any idea when this kozak guy that they talk so highly of will be nhl ready?

 

2 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

Kozak is a 12/13 at best, but there will be an opening on the 4th line next season. He could easily make a bottom 6 debut this year for 2-4 games and be a part-timer in 2025-26. If he maximizes his potential, he could then hash out some seasons in the NHL.

Yeah he’s a low ceiling even lower floor type. Not gonna wow your socks off in any capacity.  He might claw his way to an NHL career but his talent level maxes out as 4th line at best. 

[SabreFinn]

Fans on this board has been wishing for a more balanced defense for a while now. Power needs a steady stay at home RHD att his side. Names I come to think of, that even might be available, are Connor Murphy CHI, Rutta SJS, Carrier NSH, and as a bonus a cheap alternative, Pittsburghs St Ivany. At least Jokiharju has to go, as long as he has some value, but they probably has to retain half of his salary.

Then there is the hope for a top six upgrade. Granlund will be traded by Sharks at some point, he can play all positions and special teams. But the fact is there are hard to find trade partners this time of the season. There were several options during offseason and nothing happened. And one thing for sure, if Adams makes a trade, it will be something totally different from what we wished for.

At last something hypotetic that crossed my mind. What if there had been a bold move and we had sent Quinn and a first to Canes for Necas? 

 

[SABRES 0311]

The only player I see getting moved is Joker. Muel is banged up and certain struggling forwards aren’t going anywhere.

If KA is looking for a second pair stay at home guy I think Joker plus a little sweetener does it. 

[LTS]

22 hours ago, inkman said:

At this point can we just consider this strategic info leaking to these rumor mill mouth pieces?  There is no evidence it’s anything but. 

It's all rumor mill crap. I wouldn't put it past the Sabres to "leak" info with some theory of placating the masses. However, at this point, if things don't materialize then I think most of us are going to be even more disappointed in the GM and owner (if that's possible).

Better to be quiet and do nothing than to leak out that you are trying to do something big and have nothing happen. I'm not sure who is listening to that crap anymore and isn't the point where the fan mentality is "Show me or shut up."

 

[inkman]

6 minutes ago, LTS said:

It's all rumor mill crap. I wouldn't put it past the Sabres to "leak" info with some theory of placating the masses. However, at this point, if things don't materialize then I think most of us are going to be even more disappointed in the GM and owner (if that's possible).

Better to be quiet and do nothing than to leak out that you are trying to do something big and have nothing happen. I'm not sure who is listening to that crap anymore and isn't the point where the fan mentality is "Show me or shut up."

 

That’s exactly what I’m intimating.  I suppose I could have spelled it out like you did. 

[LTS]

3 hours ago, inkman said:

That’s exactly what I’m intimating.  I suppose I could have spelled it out like you did. 

Yeah, I was agreeing with you but then going on to hypothesize that if they were just floating rumors it will inevitably bite them in the arse. Now perhaps also they are floating it to get some GMs to call, but the statement reeks of desperation.. which it should and of course Adams will not get a good deal offered as other GMs know he's on his last legs..

If only it wasn't left to decay this long.

[French Collection]

Rosen called up, he’s done searching.

[Stoner]

9 hours ago, LTS said:

It's all rumor mill crap. I wouldn't put it past the Sabres to "leak" info with some theory of placating the masses. However, at this point, if things don't materialize then I think most of us are going to be even more disappointed in the GM and owner (if that's possible).

Better to be quiet and do nothing than to leak out that you are trying to do something big and have nothing happen. I'm not sure who is listening to that crap anymore and isn't the point where the fan mentality is "Show me or shut up."

 

I mean, they're not above planting posters on message boards.

[PerreaultForever]

I hear Boston has called up asking about Tuch. I would hope Adams is not considering it. 

[spndnchz]

1 hour ago, Stoner said:

I mean, they're not above planting posters on message boards.

Wtf are you saying?

[Carmel Corn]

1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said:

I hear Boston has called up asking about Tuch. I would hope Adams is not considering it. 

If that is true and he trades Tuch, then Adams truly is stupid is as stupid does

[GASabresIUFAN]

1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said:

I hear Boston has called up asking about Tuch. I would hope Adams is not considering it. 

Why on G-d's green Earth would Adams trade the local kid on a bargain contract to a desperate hated divisional rival?

[ska-T Palmtown]

15 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Why on G-d's green Earth would Adams trade the local kid on a bargain contract to a desperate hated divisional rival?

but the DRAFT PIIIIICCKKKSS!!! (that boston does not have)

[PerreaultForever]

33 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Why on G-d's green Earth would Adams trade the local kid on a bargain contract to a desperate hated divisional rival?

Oh I totally agree. Who knows with Adams though, maybe he'd decide he needs Zadorov 🙂

Bruins called. Doesn't mean Adams was interested. 

[Second Line Center]

On 11/17/2024 at 11:45 AM, Archie Lee said:

I realize there are reasons for skepticism, but of the teams in the mediocre middle (of which, currently, two will make the playoffs in the East), I think we are well-positioned to take a run. My optimism is higher than it was at the start of the year, in part because there are so many teams also struggling to find consistency in their games. 

Drawing arbitrary lines in the schedule can be a fool’s game (so, indulge me), but since the 0-3 start the Sabres are 8-6-1, which is a .567 points %. That is hardly an amazing stretch, but a .567 points % the rest of the way actually gets us in the playoffs (based on current opposition records). 

After a slow start, Dahlin is on pace to match his 22-23 offensive production. Also offensively: Thompson and Tuch are having bounce back years, Peterka is continuing to progress, Power is on a 60 point pace, and Byram is on pace for a career high 50 points. The PP IS getting better. Cozens, Quinn, and Benson are not producing as needed, but McLeod and Zucker have lessened the blow by exceeding offensive expectations. 

UPL has shown signs of playing to last year’s form, and hopefully his injury is short-term and non-lingering.

The Sabres, I think, have more upside and room for improvement than most teams they are competing with for the final two spots in the East. They are still adapting to a new coach and system. They are young and have much room for multiple players to simply start to play better (including some who are not meeting current expectations). And, per the topic of this thread, they have the cap space and resources to make a significant add.  If Adams can pull off a deal, I do think they are a team positioned to improve as the year progresses. This year, slight in-season improvement may be all that is needed. 

The only thing that has me questioning this group isn’t as much how talented they might be - I’m not sold on it yet - proof of that is when its best player who is made of glass thus cannot hit, how far we fall off a cliff when he doesn’t play.  
 

It’s mental toughness and wanting it to be easy.  
 

The margin for error for a marginally talented team?  You can’t have any.  You need to be relentless for almost entire games.  
 

We don’t have that.  We’re physically and mentally soft.  Greenway to me embodies this perfectly.  He’s physical.  At times.  He’s not tenacious.  
 

We have ZERO tenacious.  

[Doohicksie]

10 hours ago, spndnchz said:

Wtf are you saying?

Oh come on.  Everyone knows you're on the payroll.

 

 

 

 

 

😉 

[Doohicksie]

9 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Why on G-d's green Earth would Adams trade the local kid on a bargain contract to a desperate hated divisional rival?

Two words:  Sway.  Man.

 

 

 

😉 

[WhenWillItEnd66]

Need to change the title of this thread to "Adams waiting to do Nothing until too late"

[inkman]

6 minutes ago, WhenWillItEnd66 said:

Need to change the title of this thread to "Adams waiting to do Nothing until too late"

Or delete this meaningless thread altogether